Who plays at MVP Arena?
Albany EmpireAlbany FireWolvesSiena Saints men’s basketball
MVP Arena/Teams
Who was the first performer at the Knickerbocker Arena?
Frank Sinatra
The first-ever event at the arena was a Frank Sinatra concert on January 30, 1990. In 1990, the Grateful Dead recorded their 1996 release, Dozin’ at the Knick, at the arena.
What is the new name of the Times Union Center in Albany New York?
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The sports and entertainment venue in Albany formerly known as the Times Union Center will now be known as MVP Arena.
Who owns the Times Union paper?
It is owned by Hearst Communications. The paper was founded in 1856 as the Morning Times, becoming Times-Union by 1891, and was purchased by William Randolph Hearst in 1924….Times Union (Albany)
| Since 1856 The information source for the Capital Region. | |
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| Owner(s) | Hearst Communications |
| Publisher | George Randolph Hearst III |
| Editor | Casey Seiler |
How many names has the MVP Arena had?
MVP Arena
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| Former names | Knickerbocker Arena (1990–1997) Pepsi Arena (1997–2006) Times Union Center (2007-2021) |
| Address | 51 South Pearl Street |
| Location | Albany, New York |
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When did the Knickerbocker Arena open?
January 30, 1990MVP Arena / Opened
History. The arena was opened on January 30, 1990, as the Knickerbocker Arena with a performance by Frank Sinatra. The naming rights of the arena were sold to Pepsi in 1997 and it was known as Pepsi Arena from 1997 to 2006.
When was the Knickerbocker Arena built?
Is the Florida Times-Union still in business?
In 1983, Morris Communications of Augusta, Georgia, purchased Florida Publishing Company. The Times-Union became the largest newspaper of this chain, which owns a number of newspapers around the country. The paper is now owned by Gannett….The Florida Times-Union.
| The 5 March 2007 front page of The Florida Times-Union | |
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| Website | jacksonville.com |
When did the Grateful Dead play at the Knickerbocker Arena?
Grateful Dead Continue To Build Knickerbocker Arena Legacy: March 28, 1993. Knickerbocker Arena will always be one of those venues with a special place in Grateful Dead lore.
What are the best seats at Times Union Center Jacksonville?
Located directly behind the orchestra pit area, Orchestra 1 sections at Times Union Center are some of the best seats in the venue.